Iran not willing to meet US officials in Pak, calls American demands unacceptable
India Today
US-Iran ceasefire talks have stalled after Iran refused Islamabad meeting, calling US demands unacceptable, dealing a blow to regional mediation efforts, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Efforts to broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran have reached a dead end, with Tehran refusing to engage in planned talks, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
“Current mediation efforts led by regional countries, including Pakistan, to broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran have reached a dead end,” the report said, underscoring a sharp setback in diplomatic attempts to ease tensions.
Iran has told mediators it is unwilling to meet US officials in Islamabad in the coming days and considers Washington’s demands unacceptable, the Journal reported. “Iran has officially told mediators that it is unwilling to meet US officials in Islamabad and that US demands are unacceptable,” according to the report.
The refusal comes despite ongoing efforts by regional intermediaries to bring both sides to the negotiating table, with Pakistan playing a key role in facilitating dialogue.
Pakistan’s earlier offer to host talks between the United States and Iran now appears uncertain after mediation efforts failed to make progress.
Islamabad had said it was prepared to facilitate discussions, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar noting the country would be “honoured to host and facilitate meaningful talks.”
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